Kingman, AZ  -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Justice providing updated claim forms for Downwinders exposed to radiation during nuclear weapons testing during the Cold War era:

“The new applications for the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) are now live on the Department of Justice’s website for constituents residing in Mohave County. Claim forms for Downwinders under the amended RECA are available by clicking here.

As I previously reported, Congress included my legislation to reauthorize and expand RECA in the One Big Beautiful Bill.   Immediately following President Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, I contacted the Department of Justice to request they provide immediate guidance for claimants in Mohave County to apply for their RECA restitution and move quickly to reopen applications.  

I am very pleased that the Department of Justice honored my request and wasted no time updating their guidance for new claimants in Mohave County wishing to file under RECA who developed serious illness following radiation exposure from nuclear weapons testing during the Cold War era.

Now, if you reside in Mohave County and were sickened by U.S. nuclear weapons testing during the Cold War era, you could be compensated up to $100,000 from the federal government for their negligence.

The United States Department of Justice administers the RECA program, reviews applications, and makes payments.  The application window will close on December 31, 2027, however, filed claims are expected to be paid out after that date.

If you need assistance getting the compensation you deserve, please call my district office at 623-707-0530 or click here.   Time is limited, so please don’t wait to file,” stated Congressman Gosar.